The Naga Warriors: Battle of Gokul, Vol. 1

In 1757, the town of Gokul becomes the setting for a desperate act of resistance. In Akshat Gupta's historical novel, 111 Naga sadhus take up arms to defend the sacred town against a much larger Afghan force. Their leader, Ajaa, faces Sardar Khan, a commander serving Ahmed Shah Abdali. The imbalance between the two sides gives the story its central tension: a small band of warriors must decide what they are prepared to risk when the places and beliefs they hold dear are threatened.

The novel draws on the historical and cultural legacy associated with the Naga sadhus and turns the Battle of Gokul into a fast-moving narrative of courage, faith and sacrifice. It combines a military conflict with questions of duty, conviction and the strength that can come from standing together. Readers encounter a world shaped by the politics and religious history of eighteenth-century India, while following characters whose choices drive the action.

As the first volume in The Naga Warriors series, Battle of Gokul introduces the central conflict and the people drawn into it. It will appeal to readers of Indian historical fiction, mythology-inspired storytelling and action-led narratives rooted in the subcontinent's past. The book is a work of historical fiction, offering a dramatised reading experience rather than a substitute for a formal history of the battle.

Product Details

Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Ebury Press
Format: Paperback
Approx. Dimensions: 12.9 × 19.8 × 1.56 cm
Approx. Weight: 200 g
Language: English
ISBN: 9780143465935
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days